Spikes Tactical, a company that sells high-powered weapons in Central Florida, has been attracting quite a bit of attention lately.

That's because the Apopka-based company is displaying a controversial message on its vehicles, reports ClickOrlando.com

Large white letters on the windows of its vehicles read: "Stay 100 meters back, or you will be shot."

Beneath it is the same message transcribed in Arabic.

The owner of Spikes Tactical says it's his way of supporting our troops overseas. He explains that he got the idea from the U.S. military, which posts the same signs on the back of its Humvees while fighting in the Middle East.

We don't know about you, but at FloriDUH Headquarters we plan to stay at least 200 meters behind these vehicles.

Comments

At which point do I take the liberty of feeling threatened with real violence, backed up by the firm statement that I will be shot? No drivers on the road in central, or anywhere in Florida would yield much space to one of these vehicles that happens to be ahead of them. I can lawfully defend myself with violence if threatened with violence by Florida law, and I'm a pretty good shot with my .40, my .45 and my 9mm., any one of which is always in my possession. Thank-you very much.

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